Kenmore 75251 Owners Manual - Page 13

AIR FILTER CLEANING The Air FHter will become dirty as it removes dust from the inside air, ft should be washed at _east every 2 weeks. If the Air Fi_ter remains futl of dust, the air flow will decrease and the cooling capacity will be redu_d, possibmydamaging the unit. • Pull the inlet gdHe forward, grasping both tabs, then pull out the air filter, (FIG. 26) • Wash the Air Fi_ter under the faucet with warm water. Be sure to shake off ai! the water before replacing the filter. (FIG.27) HOW TO REMOVE THE FRONT • Open the, in_et grille downward. • Remove the screw securing the Front GdHe, • Push the grille up from the bottom and pull the top of the grille away from the case to lift the top tabs out of their slots. FIG. Gdlle FIG, 27 AIR CONDITIONER CLEANING Clean the front grille and inlet grille by wiping with a cloth dampened in a mi_ddetergent solution.(FIG.28) The cabinet may be washed with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water, then polished with liquid appliance wax. To ensure continued peak efficiency, the condenser coils (outdoor side at the unit) should be checked periodically and cleaned if they b_ome clogged with soot or dirt from the atmosphere. Brush or vacuum exterior coils to remove debris from fins. FIG. 29 HOW TO REPLACE THE FRONT GRILLE Attach the front grille to the cabinet by inserting the tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the cabinet. Push the grille in until it snaps into pJace. FIG. 28 - 3- 0 FIG, 30